SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) and Sriwijaya Air today celebrated the delivery of two new
Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. This is the
first all-new airplane delivery for Sriwijaya Air, Indonesia's third largest
carrier.
"Today is a very important day for Sriwijaya Air, with the
delivery of our first all-new airplanes," said Chandra Lie, president of Sriwijaya Air. "These
new 737-900ERs allow us to remain a leader in the market with
superior economics and the ability to provide our customers with a
world-class cabin experience."
The Jakarta-based airline
operates an all-Boeing fleet of 737 airplanes and offers flights to
various Indonesian destinations and a select few international
cities.
The new 737-900ERs feature Boeing's innovative Sky Interior with
modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, larger pivoting
overhead stowage bins, and LED lighting that enhances the sense of
spaciousness.
"We are proud to build upon our decade-long partnership with
Sriwijaya Air with this double delivery of their first all-new
airplanes," said Dinesh Keskar,
Senior Vice President, Asia
Pacific and India Sales,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With market-leading fuel efficiency
and reliability, and the passenger-pleasing Boeing Sky Interior,
these new 737-900ERs strengthen Sriwijaya Air's current fleet of
737s, with additional range, capability and comfort."
The Boeing 737-900ER is the newest member of the Next-Generation
737 airplane family. It has the highest capacity and lowest
seat-mile cost of Boeing's single-aisle family.
Contact:
Joanna Pickup
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 425-879-6077
joanna.pickup@boeing.com
Jay Krishnan
Boeing Southeast Asia
+65 6800 5107
jay.krishnan@boeing.com
Agus Soedjono
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Sriwijaya Air
agus.soedjono@sriwijayaair.co.id
www.boeing.com
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